Northern Idaho Adjudication

File A Claim

Enter your information into our online database.
Our step-by-step process will help you file your claim.

Note: Many water rights previously recorded or licensed with IDWR in the Spirit Lake, Athol, Bayview and Blanchard areas have been renumbered. View the PDFs below to find out if your water right has been renumbered:
Search By Name ( KB PDF)
Search by Old Water Right Number ( KB PDF)

You may also input your information into the following forms (or print and complete by hand):

• Notice of Claim to a Water Right Acquired Under State Law
• Form Instructions

Mail the signed copies to the nearest IDWR Regional Office.

If your water use is limited to domestic and/or stockwater purposes, and your daily use is less than 13,000 gallons, use the claim form below.

• Domestic and Stock Claim Form
• Form Instructions

Research a Claim

Tips for Successful Searches

• Searches work best during the off-peak early morning and late afternoon.
• Allow some time for the search to take place.

Text-Based Search
Text searches tend to be faster than map searches. Use two factors (such as last name and source). More information slows the search.

Map-Based Search
Maps work best with a fast connection.